Talking to IRNA, Jalil Tabbakh said Iran is facing several challenges at the international level, underlying that a powerful diplomacy would play a pivotal role in reinforcing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s status in the region. Pointing to the significance of the forthcoming presidential election in Iran, the Kuwaiti lawyer …
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Maximal turnout in elections to guarantee power of diplomacy: Envoy
“Taking into consideration that religious democracy is epitomized by the participation in running the country, and that the Constitutional Laws give us the right to be the master of our own destiny, Iranian people should take active part in the elections in order to use the right to manage the …
Read More »Iranians in Pakistan counting hours for upcoming polls
Overall five polling stations would be established in different cities in Pakistan for the 12th Iran presidential election which is to be held on May 19, at the Iranian embassy in Islamabad and four consulates in cities of Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.About 800 to 1000 Iranian citizens in Pakistan …
Read More »Raeisi says will use Qalibaf's capacities if elected president
Addressing a gathering of his supporters in Tehran Mosalla (Grand Mosque) Tuesday evening, Raeisi said that Qalibaf baosts of personal, social and managerial capacities which would be utilized in his administration called the ‘Government of Work and dignity’.He also called on the people from all walks of life, especially the …
Read More »Women main victims of current crisis in Middle East: UN envoy
Addressing the May 16 Security Council Open Debate on Women and Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict, Khoshroo said that the spread of violent extremism, inspired by takfiri ideology, that has no respect for women, threatens in an unprecedented way the lives and rights of women and girls.The full …
Read More »Zarif underlines removal of obstacles in way of Iran-India banking cooperation
Referring to Tehran-New Delhi common grounds and historic cooperation in various fields, particularly trade and energy, Zarif said he is hopeful that bilateral ties would improve in quantity and quality between the two capitals.Meanwhile, Jaishankar said that prospects of India relations with Iran are promising.He described as positive his meetings …
Read More »Zarif: Talks for lifting non-nuclear sanctions likely
'It is likely that negotiations will be held under appropriate conditions; however, we should wait and see the other party would abide by the JCPOA,' Zarif told IRNA.He highlighted the assertions of the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on the issue and said, 'His Excellency (Supreme …
Read More »Presidential candidate: JCPOA proves Iran's righteousness, loyalty
Speaking for students at Imam Khomeini international university, he said every government should implement the JCPOA.'We should seriously deal with fraud and embezzlement which have not been heeded properly till now. We should rely on our youths to attain significant developments,' Mirsalim said.The presidential candidate said that sufficient jobs should …
Read More »Raeisi: Problems to be resolved through reliance on nation, youth
Addressing thousands of his fans at Imam Khomeini Musalla in Karaj, he said Iran is very rich in terms of facilities and we should change our views and never wait for outsiders to give us a helping hand. All problems such as unemployment, fraud and discriminations will be resolved with …
Read More »Jahangiri quits presidential race in favor of Rouhani
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Tehran, May 16, IRNA – Presidential candidate Eshaq Jahangiri released a statement on Tuesday announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race. www.irna.ir
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